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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,385

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,062

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimGLIXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,535 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $23,553 $32,489 $40,196
Navigation Package 2,030    
Autobahn Package 2,290    
Rear spoiler 375    
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
Navigation Package 1,948    
Autobahn Package 2,200    
Rear spoiler 300    
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 6,030 5,730 1,815
Options (change) 5,689 5,444 1,724
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $31,385 $40,745 $44,900
Total Invoice $30,062 $38,928 $42,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,681
Model Year201420182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimGLIXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,385$40,745$44,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,385$36,365$37,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$30,062$38,928$42,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,185-7,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,062$34,743$35,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimGLIXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,740$9,120$12,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,185-7,307

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142018
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.6 in
Length182.2 in198.3 in
Width70.0 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.581.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested60027%
Total Not Requested160073%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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